# Striped Spring Shoes The Zapato Del Barco Pinstripe Shoes are Classy Kicks for the Warmer Weather By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-03-05 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zapato-del-barco-pinstripe References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/03/vans-california-zapato-del-barco-pinstripe) & [bit.ly](http://bit.ly/gQ9clo) The Zapato Del Barco Pinstripe shoes from [Vans California](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab) are two classy pairs of shoes. Released for the spring season these pieces of footwear have a clean-cut look that will complement any fresh [spring ensemble](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clarks-offers-spring-comfort). With spring comes the opportunity to start heading back to the waters, hanging out on the boardwalk or relaxing on a boat. The Zapato Del Barco Pinstripe shoes have an air of [nautical style](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau) that would make them ideal selections for the spring season. The different colorways available for the Zapato Del Barco Pinstripe both utilize navy blue and white with a white-out sole and beautiful dark brown leather lacing. Get ready to rock the beaches in style with these wicked pairs of striped footwear. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nautical Style:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating innovative designs that combine nautical elements with modern fashion. - **Spring Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing sustainable and eco-friendly materials for spring footwear. - **Striped Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunities involve incorporating technology into striped footwear designs for enhanced comfort and performance. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging augmented reality (AR) technology to offer virtual try-on experiences for customers. - **Textile Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities involve developing advanced dyeing techniques to create vibrant and long-lasting striped patterns on footwear. - **Shoe Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in creating customizable striped footwear designs through 3D printing technology. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Beach-Inspired Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voile-blanche.md) - [Knitted Crochet Checkerboard Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knitted-half-cab.md) - [Multi-Color Skater Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parra-and-otw.md) - [Hybrid Skate Slip-On Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/erap-shoe.md) - [Classic Summer-Ready Boatshoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-bateau.md) - [Pre-Washed Leather Classic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentic-original-boat-show.md) - [Fashion-Inspired Skate Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-skool-36-souvenir.md) - [Dynamic Neutral-Toned Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanuk-1.md) - [Beachtown-Inspired Pastel Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gazelle-indoor-2.md)